Standards for Establishing Children and Youth Welfare Institutes Article 21

The indoor floor space of a placement and education institute shall not be less than 120 square meters and must meet with the following requirements:1. For children younger than two years old: No less than 10 square meters per child, including at least 3.5 square meters per child for sleeping room and restroom/sanitary facilities combined.2. For children and youths two years of age or older: No less than 15 square meters per child/youth, including at least 8 square meters per child/youth for sleeping room and restroom sanitary facilities combined.3. The maximum number of occupants per sleeping room shall be 15 for infants under three months old, 9 for children three months or older but under two years old, 6 for children over two years old, and 4 for youths.4. To place minor mothers with infants who experience hardship due to underage pregnancy or childbirth, the available floor area shall be no less than 20 square meters per person, including at least 10 square meters per person for sleeping room and restroom/sanitary facilities combined and at least one restroom for every four people.The outdoor activity area of a placement and educational institute shall be no less than 3 square meters per person. Pending approval by the competent authority, the required outdoor activity area may be substituted with indoor floor area to account for local circumstances.Placement and educational institutes may only use the first floor to the third floor for children under the age of six placed under their care.The preceding paragraph shall enter into force on January 1, 2027.